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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

ADDING CHARACTER TO YOUR DRESS

As a designer the biggest gripe I hear about once a client starts the dress search is, "How come they all look alike?". Cruise the web and you'll find every variation of strapless mermaid-- a real popular style right now. For the bride who sees herself in something other than a strapless taffeta realize once you find the right silhouette its just a matter of accessorizing. Carefully chosen adornments are going to be what makes the dress all about you. Here a plain white tulle with a surpliced front was topped off with a floppy brimmed hat circled with Daises. Add a black and white striped bow belt and short white gloves for a garden party look. Stay tuned next week; we'll look at creating another one of a kind variation you won't find anywhere else . . .

This is ADORABLE!! I've never been to a spring wedding (isn't that weird??) and I really wish I could some time. I think spring outdoor weddings with big puffy dresses (like this beauty) and adorable flowers would be divine...sigh.

Love the belt on this, so pretty. I love bows and stripy fabrics :) She looks precious!! Perfect for the spring time :) xx Hope you had a wonderful Easter too doll, mine was great..lots of chocolate ;)

I love it. My mom had made a much simpler version of it, with little polka dots ,white on white, when I was getting married, but then the wedding event got bigger so I went for a big gown with tail, I still keep both of them : )

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I initially created this space for my clients. Eventually brides looking for that touch of wow found their way here. Draping and playing with fabric started some twenty years back when I did a three-year stint as a bridal fabrics buyer. After that I opened Bridal Alternatives, a custom design studio and ever since have had the opportunity of working with brides who want that extraordinary one-of-a-kind dress. I'm in love with fashion history and re-invention of the past.
Other connections to fashion? I’ve been a columnist for San Francisco Art and Fashion News and have a weekly fashion buzz on One Wed Blog. I founded The Design Project of San Francisco, a networking organization of fashion professionals collaborating their skills and talents on projects. I’m currently working on a book called—you guessed it—'Bride Chic', all about that white gown and very special designer/client relationship. I live with my husband Edgar and Chihuahua Piccalina in Marin County California.
Want to see more of what I do? Check out my site at www.amyjotatum.com or call me 415.336.3480

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Please note some images on Bride Chic are photos from previous shoots and editorials of my collection pieces. Since I do admire other designers work, I’ve also added from online sources to share a different perspective. There’s no profit from the display of these photos -- they are being shown for the informational and educational benefit of brides and aficionados of bridal fashion. I always list my source, providing a link back. If you feel an image here violates your intellectual property and/or copyrights, please email your concerns to me (amyjotatum@gmail.com) and I will gladly remove the photos in question. Thank you!

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